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Reading Roundup: June 25th, 2019

This week in food industry news: Corporate venture capital, innovations in grocery, and a new kind of incubator. Plus, breaking Shopify news.

Reading Roundup: June 25th, 2019

Would it be the food industry if it weren't constantly changing? We don't think so. This week, learn about the latest innovations in grocery, the practice of corporate VC, and an incubator that operates with far more than profit margin in mind. Finally, we've got a breaking news development that is poised to change the game. Did we miss any news? You can always let us know.

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Here's a rundown:

Learn: 4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations (Grocery Dive)

You may have heard this already, but retail is changing. The grocery stores featured in this article are shifting the way consumers visit, interact with, and make purchases at their locations. That means your brand may need to get much more creative with merchandising, partnerships, and execution. Think of it as an opportunity, not an obstacle - now that H-E-B has a live music venue, you can finally get the band back together.

Listen: The Food Business Incubator That Helps Immigrant Women Pursue The American Dream (NPR)

Food businesses are about so much more than making money. This heartwarming story features industry-famous kitchen La Cocina, who is helping entrepreneurs of all stripes as they pursue their dreams. An important reminder that having a small business is a privilege, one that many work hard to achieve.

Read: Food Giants Bet on Corporate Venture Capital to Fight Scrappy Challenger Brands (CO)

Corporate venture capital may not be new, but it's an emerging practice in the food industry. More than ever, big food companies like Kellogg's are investing in smaller startups as a way to capture the innovation, flexibility and market share that they possess. But is a small food brand owned by Kraft less...craft (sorry)? What do you think?

Tweet: Shopify 3PL Service

Big deal alert. Shopify wants to fulfill your orders? This could be a game-changer for many brands. If you're interested, you can apply now.

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Would it be the food industry if it weren't constantly changing? We don't think so. This week, learn about the latest innovations in grocery, the practice of corporate VC, and an incubator that operates with far more than profit margin in mind. Finally, we've got a breaking news development that is poised to change the game. Did we miss any news? You can always let us know.

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Here's a rundown:

Learn: 4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations (Grocery Dive)

You may have heard this already, but retail is changing. The grocery stores featured in this article are shifting the way consumers visit, interact with, and make purchases at their locations. That means your brand may need to get much more creative with merchandising, partnerships, and execution. Think of it as an opportunity, not an obstacle - now that H-E-B has a live music venue, you can finally get the band back together.

Listen: The Food Business Incubator That Helps Immigrant Women Pursue The American Dream (NPR)

Food businesses are about so much more than making money. This heartwarming story features industry-famous kitchen La Cocina, who is helping entrepreneurs of all stripes as they pursue their dreams. An important reminder that having a small business is a privilege, one that many work hard to achieve.

Read: Food Giants Bet on Corporate Venture Capital to Fight Scrappy Challenger Brands (CO)

Corporate venture capital may not be new, but it's an emerging practice in the food industry. More than ever, big food companies like Kellogg's are investing in smaller startups as a way to capture the innovation, flexibility and market share that they possess. But is a small food brand owned by Kraft less...craft (sorry)? What do you think?

Tweet: Shopify 3PL Service

Big deal alert. Shopify wants to fulfill your orders? This could be a game-changer for many brands. If you're interested, you can apply now.

Get our weekly Reading Roundup right in your inbox with our newsletter!

Would it be the food industry if it weren't constantly changing? We don't think so. This week, learn about the latest innovations in grocery, the practice of corporate VC, and an incubator that operates with far more than profit margin in mind. Finally, we've got a breaking news development that is poised to change the game. Did we miss any news? You can always let us know.

Our newsletter subscribers get our Reading Roundup delivered right to their inbox. Join them!

Here's a rundown:

Learn: 4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations (Grocery Dive)

You may have heard this already, but retail is changing. The grocery stores featured in this article are shifting the way consumers visit, interact with, and make purchases at their locations. That means your brand may need to get much more creative with merchandising, partnerships, and execution. Think of it as an opportunity, not an obstacle - now that H-E-B has a live music venue, you can finally get the band back together.

Listen: The Food Business Incubator That Helps Immigrant Women Pursue The American Dream (NPR)

Food businesses are about so much more than making money. This heartwarming story features industry-famous kitchen La Cocina, who is helping entrepreneurs of all stripes as they pursue their dreams. An important reminder that having a small business is a privilege, one that many work hard to achieve.

Read: Food Giants Bet on Corporate Venture Capital to Fight Scrappy Challenger Brands (CO)

Corporate venture capital may not be new, but it's an emerging practice in the food industry. More than ever, big food companies like Kellogg's are investing in smaller startups as a way to capture the innovation, flexibility and market share that they possess. But is a small food brand owned by Kraft less...craft (sorry)? What do you think?

Tweet: Shopify 3PL Service

Big deal alert. Shopify wants to fulfill your orders? This could be a game-changer for many brands. If you're interested, you can apply now.

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